The Cable Show: Affordable digital for 150 subs and other products

LAS VEGAS – The show floor seemed a little lacklustre this week as compared to most other years but there were a few gems out there that we saw. Beyond Broadband Technology – assuming its technology really works as advertised – can provide an affordable end-to-end system that will allow small operators of as small as 150 subscribers to upgrade to digital. The BBT solution employs a downloadable security system for content access control. The system is comprised of an uplink facility, headend equipment costing about US$15,000 and a low cost set-top device. “The BBT Solution answers the difficult question...